Legio III Augusta

Legio III Augusta was a legion of the Roman Army which was founded by Pompey the Great during Caesar's Civil War. It supported Octavian against Mark Antony during Antony's Civil War and was officially refounded in 30 BC, and it was deployed to Africa Proconsularis until the late 4th century AD. It had around 5,000-6,000 soldiers and 10,000-15,000 auxiliaries, and they ensured a steady grain supply to Rome. It was disbanded during the 5th century.